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Originally posted by network dude
reply to post by ThreeThreeThree
I must submit that you are correct. I have just learned that the head of the anti-masonic party has just been announced. based on what is shown here, there no longer remains any doubt....
[atsimg]http://files.abovetopsecret.com/images/member/48699f02c580.jpg[/atsimg]
Originally posted by ThreeThreeThree
Its a secret society for a reason. I'm not with them. I'm only looking at evidence.
It is a fact that hes a member of Skull and Bones. A Secret Society. Im speaking about secret societies in general using symbolic language or sign language.
Its a form of communication using sign language. Using rings and hand shakes are a form of communication. Not so different. Depends on the perspective. Again, what your saying is not fact. Just your opinion.
To the uninitiated in Masonry, it would NOT be "very obvious" that your a Mason based on a ring. Some people dont even know Masonry exists or know what their symbolic rings mean.
To someone that bush is speaking to its obvious.
I knew you would deny the images I would post.
Its not an obvious hand sign to the uninitiated. Most people even on ATS say its NATURAL.
So again, its not an obvious communication hand sign to the average person..
Originally posted by network dude
reply to post by ThreeThreeThree
no, It was a joke. I have no evidence to prove that nobody in masonry that I know of uses that hand sign to prove they are a mason. I only have the good sense that God gave me to reason through your "proof" and find that it's quite possible the weakest argument I have heard to date.
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and the final nail in the coffin, this one even has a masonic floor!!
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please, direct your energy in ways that are productive to mankind. What time you are wasting will never be back.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Make up your mind. It is either a Masonic sign you are claiming he is making or one for the Skull and Bones. Stop trying to butter your bread on both sides. One group has nothing to do with the other.
But they could still, without difficulty, see your ring (or flag or decal) and ask, "What does that mean?" I would find it hard to believe that anyone would come up to another person and say, "Hey, is that a letter 'M' you are making with your hand or are you just pretending to be a part of the Illuminati/Masons/Skull and Bones?"
WHo is Bush speaking to? And saying that it is a secret society and you have no idea because they are secret is not a valid answer, it is just a lame answer.
Originally posted by ThreeThreeThree
Besides these facts, I have friends that are Masons that do the same hand sign as the 32nd in the picture. Its been about 8 years since we spoke, or else I would ask him.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
reply to post by ThreeThreeThree
Your post is a complete backtrack. You initially atributed this to Masons and now have mitigated that to some unnamed secret society.This hand position has nothing to do with Masonry depsite what your 'friends' have said or claimed. If it did you would have come to the table with something other than what you already posted.
Originally posted by ThreeThreeThree
Please provide evidence of your claims.
I can not prove he did it intentionally and will not try to prove it. Since you claim he is doing it unintentionally and are sure of it, prove it.
Originally posted by network dude
Originally posted by ThreeThreeThree
Besides these facts, I have friends that are Masons that do the same hand sign as the 32nd in the picture. Its been about 8 years since we spoke, or else I would ask him.
He seems to be the only one who could verify your claims.
This is why we discussed your theory based on your assertion that that hand sign was used to communicate affiliation. If it's used, then it's taught. If it's taught, then there is some teaching aid. Find that, and you have a leg to stand on, as it is now, you are lisping badly.
Originally posted by JoshNorton
Originally posted by ThreeThreeThree
Please provide evidence of your claims.
I can not prove he did it intentionally and will not try to prove it. Since you claim he is doing it unintentionally and are sure of it, prove it.
Here you go , a fairly full and complete description of why both neurologically and physically the human race does not have independent control over their fingers.
I've shown my proof. You've admitted you have none to counter it. End of discussion?
edit on 2011.2.16 by JoshNorton because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by rigel4
MM For the madness that is this thread.
Originally posted by ThreeThreeThree
You asked for images, I posted them. Then you claim its not good enough. Exactly as I predicted.
I'm not going to put much more info up. Its not worth my time when all Masons on here won't even accept a possibility of a form of communication within these societies. Even with evidence from art, with in masonic libraries, and statues, ect.
EVEN A MASONIC BROTHER DOING A HAND SIGN ON A MASONIC LODGE VIDEO IS NOT ENOUGH EVIDENCE?
Im just too skeptical of all these people doing the same sign.
Maybe I studied too much body language and hypnosis.
I think ATSers have too much pride to ever admit they MAY be wrong. Or something MAY be different then what they believe. Its okay though, I've learned much since I entered in this conversation.
And, if i were really a member of a society like that, and swore to keep secrets, I would never reveal them. Like really, I dont even know you. And you would expect more evidence from me?
No, but it makes it impossible to distinguish between a hand at rest and an intentional gesture without having additional, independent knowledge corroborating intent.
Originally posted by ThreeThreeThree
Thats proof alright. But that doesnt mean ALL gestures are accidents.
Originally posted by Aeons
Hey, I'm willing to accept that potentially a well defined Pinky, Ring/Middle together, Pointer and Thumb being specifically displayed is intentional.
I know I never rest MY hand that way, and to do so I have to do it intentionally.
That this handsign is not currently being demonstrated to be affliated to any Church, or organization is pretty clear.
But the same neurological issue that makes the control the ring finger less, also makes it more likely that someone doing it is doing it specifically.
So.
You may have groups of people who are intentionally displaying a hand sign.
What they are intending to communicate, and with whom - that isn't clear.
Originally posted by JoshNorton
No, but it makes it impossible to distinguish between a hand at rest and an intentional gesture without having additional, independent knowledge of intent.